Birkenstock vs. The Copycats: Why Germany’s Federal Court Said ‘Nein’ to Copyright Protection

Birkenstock’s iconic sandals may be comfortable and stylish, but they aren’t works of art. Germany’s Federal Court of Justice recently ruled that Birkenstock sandals do not qualify as … Continue reading Birkenstock vs. The Copycats: Why Germany’s Federal Court Said ‘Nein’ to Copyright Protection